Author Topic: Southern Nationals 3 Questions (Read 645 times)

Slowstdy · « **on:** May 17, 2005, 02:27:22 AM »

What do you do in the next 2 weeks to prepare for the Southern Nationals? What to take? What not to take?
Its my first big match, so I am working out a little, hope to drop a few pounds, and increasing my practice time. Im taking the best spotter in the world (I know this because he told me he was), and Im going to leave all my worries at home. I understand that Fat, Calories and Cloistral dont exist below the Mason Dixon line. Cheers Dave

genphideaux · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2005, 03:16:47 AM »

Slow and steady,

if it ain't broke don't fix it, bring your appitite, humor and thick skin they will all be tested, leave behind your worries, cares and giving a rats @#!,

The southern is the stuff dreams are made of.

and if you see Tonto drag him with ya :eek:

Dawg

ajj · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2005, 03:21:05 AM »

The "leave the worries at home" part says it all. The more relaxed you are, the better you'll shoot. Plan to shoot your average. The point of practice is to raise your average, not get psyched up for a big match. Consider the So Nats practice for your NEXT big match. (All matches are practice.) I personally plan to taper off on the practice the last week.
Get there early, try the airguns, practice the smallbore and by all means get into a team for the Coonass Team Shoot Friday afternoon. It really breaks the ice. Speaking of which, bring an ice chest, sunscreen and a light raincoat just in case. That's about it. Plan to laugh a lot. Find the Benton Gun Club tent and introduce yourself. We'll let you meet Chicken George.
Watch out for Culpepper.

genphideaux · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2005, 05:04:31 AM »

AJJ,

Watch out for me, I thought it would be krossfire karl, I'm just gonna set on the porch and let the bigdawgs run :-D

If you'll buy that, got some ocean front lots in winnboro to sell :eek: cheap

headup, eye's forward to the beer wagon, march hup2...3...4..........two hours later.........fallout......you are de messed

Dawg

ppk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2005, 12:44:05 AM »

Dave, If you've never been to a Registered match before be ready to have your guns weighed and measured. Don't be so close on any of the requirements: weight, trigger pull or scope height that the just getting to the line will be a hassle.
Also, most big matches enforce the 5 bullet rule on the firing line and the use of a open chamber indicator in the gun at all times when not shooting.
Good Luck.